Commercial Operations Intern

Uniper SE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Uniper in the United States (Houston) is seeking a Commercial Operations Intern to join our North American team. This part-time internship supports reconciliation, settlement processes and cross‑functional improvements within a diverse energy trading environment.

Pursuing a degree in Business, Math, Finance, Economics, or related field, you will gain exposure to US gas and power markets and develop skills in communication, organization, and problem solving while assisting with payments and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Math, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 0-2 years of working in an energy trading organization in a finance or operations role.
• Experience with/knowledge of US gas and power markets.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Customer Service - the role serves a number of customers and working proactively to relay information and meet customer needs is a key driver of business success
• Problem Solving – the business relies on numbers and identifying problems and rectifying them is critical to the success of the business and the individual

Responsibilities

• Assist with reconciling and confirming daily exchange trades, margin, OTC trades, and broker fees
• Back up other team members as necessary with settlement & confirmation processes for gas, carbon, RECs & power transactions, OTC counterparties, and exchanges
• Coordinate with other departments on process & control improvements
• Support global Uniper business initiatives and ad-hoc projects
• Assist with payment tracking, vendor procurement and audit prep.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Problem solving

Gas & power markets knowledge

Education

Business/Math/Finance/Economics degree

Job description

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Uniper seeks a Commercial Operations Intern to join its North American team

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are proactively transforming the world of energy while at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams, and our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as proactively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

Assist with reconciling and confirming daily exchange trades, margin, OTC trades, and broker fees

Back up other team members as necessary with settlement & confirmation processes for gas, carbon, RECs & power transactions, OTC counterparties, and exchanges

Coordinate with other departments on process & control improvements

Support global Uniper business initiatives and ad-hoc projects

Assist with payment tracking, vendor procurement and audit prep.

Your profile

Pursuing a degree in Business, Math, Finance, Economics, or related field

0-2 years of working in an energy trading organization in a finance or operations role

Experience with/knowledge of US gas and power markets

Good communication and organizational skills

Customer Service - the role serves a number of customers and working proactively to relay information and meet customer needs is a key driver of business success

Problem Solving – the business relies on numbers and identifying problems and rectifying them is critical to the success of the business and the individual

Please note:

This is a paid, part-time (fewer than 30 hours/week) opportunity, based in our Houston, TX office. This internship is expected to start as early as January 4, 2027, and last for at least 3 months, with a possibility for an extension of up to an additional 3 months.

Relocation and housing support are not available for this role, and local candidates are highly preferred.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

At Uniper, we reward our employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas.

We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries.

Our employees are the reason for our success. You will find many benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Job information

Contract type: Temporary Internship

Working Hours: Part-Time

Start Date: January 4, 2027

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.